They should have special awards for Olympic athletes. I don't think someone should be made a Sir or Dame (or any of the other awards) just because they won a gold medal at the Olympics. These awards should be for a lifetime of achievement and service.

They should have special awards for Olympic athletes. I don't think someone should be made a Sir or Dame (or any of the other awards) just because they won a gold medal at the Olympics. These awards should be for a lifetime of achievement and service.

Too right! He should have got a knighthood like Bradley Wiggins!! :wink:

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It might have been a knighthood had he actually won that match himself. I heard they were pondering on whether to knight the easterly New York breeze. I can't help but imagine the vote to give Murray an OBE over the wind knighthood wasn't unanimous.

I think you have a point. Judging by his lack of pectoral fluff (from what I've seen whenever he changes his shirt) and lack of any rumours linking him to Jamie's missus, Andy probably wouldn't qualify!

The OBE was awarded for what Murray achieved in 2012, ie. the Olympic gold medal and the US Open title so it should be interesting to see what he will receive in recognition for his Wimbledon victory when the next New Year's honours are announced in a couple of months time!

I saw one interview where they were asking if he was going to go out for lunch and have a big family celebration, but he said he was going to head home to get on with his rehab, but they'd probably stop for lunch on the way!! :lol: